Dear Parishioners of St. Peter’s, The Scriptures of the Word of God given to us through the words of the prophets (Old Testament) and apostles (New Testament). They are the words God speaks to us and it is critically important that we know and understand the scripture to deepen our lives and our communion with […]
Archives for 2017
Through the Gospels in One Year Schedule
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Through the Bible One Year Schedule
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How to Read the Bible
Ten Principles of Orthodox Scriptural Exegesis Adapted from Bishop MICHAEL (Dahulich) Christ – God is real and is incarnate in Jesus Christ; He is the Key to the Scriptures. Life – One’s ability to interpret depends upon one’s spiritual state; one must live it in order to fully understand it. A Love Letter – We […]
Saints for Various Needs
“We should seek the intercessions and the fervent prayers of the saints, because they have special ‘boldness’ (parresia), before God.” Saint John Chrysostom THROUGH THEIR INTERCESSIONS . . . The Orthodox Church is a living and vibrant community of faithful Christians made up of the members of the Church militant and the church triumphant. The […]
Parish Portrait — George and Bea Chionis: A Love Story
George Chionis, a loved and valued parishioner, is a son of the Mid-West. The youngest of six children, George was born in Chicago in 1931. He is the offspring of Greek immigrants; his mother and father, seeking opportunities in America, migrated to the middle of the country. George’s hard working father began as a meat […]
Parish Portrait — Georgia Katsigianopoulos
Everyone who is a part of St. Peter’s Orthodox Church knows Georgia K. who teaches the children in the Sunday school class. Step inside the classroom and you will see a colorful scene: artwork and icons adorn the walls; lessons explain the Liturgy to eager young people; and special treats await the students at the […]